AI Policy

AI Policy

This policy governs the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies in the research, writing, review, and editorial processes for all manuscripts submitted to REAL DIDACHE: Jurnal Pendidikan Kristen. The purpose of this policy is to uphold academic integrity, ensure transparency, and promote ethical practices in scholarly communication within the field of Christian education. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into academic work, this policy provides a framework for their responsible and ethical use. It ensures that authors, reviewers, and editors maintain the highest standards of academic excellence and moral responsibility in accordance with Christian values. This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect technological developments and their implications for academic publishing.

Guidelines for Authors

a. Use of AI in Research

  • Authors may use AI tools for data analysis, translation, or other research-related purposes, provided that such use is clearly described in the Methodology section of the manuscript.

  • Authors must state the name, version, and purpose of the AI tools used, and acknowledge their limitations, assumptions, and potential biases to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

b. Use of AI in Writing

  • Authors must disclose any use of AI in drafting, editing, paraphrasing, translating, or proofreading the manuscript. This includes tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, DeepL, or similar applications.

  • AI tools may assist in language refinement but must not replace the author’s intellectual and spiritual contributions.

  • All AI-generated or AI-assisted content must be reviewed, verified, and contextualized by the authors to ensure theological soundness, academic accuracy, and ethical integrity.

c. Authorship and AI

  • AI systems cannot be listed as authors under any circumstances. Authorship is reserved exclusively for individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and writing process.

  • Authors are fully responsible for all content of the manuscript, including sections that involved AI-assisted work.

d. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure that the use of AI complies with ethical standards, including data privacy, informed consent, and institutional ethics guidelines.

  • AI must not be used to fabricate, falsify, or manipulate data. Any misuse will be treated as academic misconduct and may lead to rejection or retraction.

e. Referencing AI-Generated Texts
If AI tools such as ChatGPT or others are used to generate or assist in writing, their contributions must be clearly cited in the manuscript and listed in the bibliography.

Gaya APA:

OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT (Version). Retrieved from website [Provide the date of access as well].

Guidelines for Reviewers

a. Use of AI in Peer Review

  • Reviewers may use AI tools for auxiliary tasks such as grammar checking or summarization, but not for forming critical judgments, theological evaluations, or recommendations.

  • Any use of AI in the review process must be disclosed to the editorial board to ensure transparency and accountability.

b. Responsibilities and Human Oversight

  • Peer review must remain a human-led and expertise-driven process. Reviewers must exercise their professional and spiritual discernment.

  • AI tools should only serve as aids, and reviewers must ensure their evaluations remain objective, accurate, and free from algorithmic bias.

Guidelines for Editors

a. AI-Assisted Editorial Processes

  • Editors may use AI tools for non-decisional tasks such as plagiarism detection, grammar checking, or workflow management to increase efficiency.

  • All editorial and publication decisions must remain under human responsibility and cannot be delegated to AI systems.

b. Disclosure and Transparency

  • The editorial team will disclose any significant use of AI tools in the editorial process to maintain openness and trust with authors and readers.

Transparency and Disclosure

All stakeholders—authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose the use of AI tools in their respective roles. Disclosure must include:

  1. The type and version of the AI tool used;

  2. The purpose and scope of its use; and

  3. The extent of its influence on the research or editorial process.

Failure to disclose significant AI usage will be considered a violation of ethical standards and may result in rejection, retraction, or removal from reviewer/editorial duties.

Integrity and Accountability

REAL DIDACHE: Jurnal Pendidikan Kristen reserves the right to:

  • Request detailed explanations or supporting evidence regarding the use of AI tools in manuscripts or review processes;

  • Conduct investigations and take appropriate action in cases of unethical or undisclosed AI use;

  • Retract published articles if AI misuse or misrepresentation is discovered after publication.

Continuous Review

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving AI technologies and international publication standards. The editorial board welcomes suggestions from authors, reviewers, and readers to continually refine and improve this policy.